Sydney Mardi Gras 2010 has announced that Spencer Tunick, the contemporary artist known for his mass nude photoshoots, will be making a series of installations entitled “The Base” in Sydney as part of the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras.

Acting to challenge our preconceived and often negative connotations of nudity, Tunick’s work is not only attention grabbing, but also thought provoking as it leads you to question what has lead many of us to view our bodies in such a negative way… and if you can be in Sydney on March 1st you could be part of the latest installation that acts to continue you to challenge these preconceptions.

Scheduled to take place early morning, the shoot will take place whether rain or shine but you don’t need to worry about getting a chill as you’ll only have to be naked for a short amount of time. Planned in association with the City of Sydney the vicinity of the art event will also be closed to everyone expect those taking part so there’s no need to worry about onlookers.

Many of those who have taken part in the past have found it a life changing experience and you’ll always have something to remind you of the day you stripped naked in the name of art because Tunick is giving all participants a limited edition print.

Able to be in Sydney on March 1st and want to take part in “The Base”? Head over to the Sydney Mardi Gras site now to sign up!